Perhaps it's because my kids are homeschooled. Or perhaps I'm just geeky that way. But when my family decides to head out on vacation I go into hyper-drive. I see it as an opportunity to get primed ...

Long afternoons at the playground. Swimming at the local pool. Sing-alongs and s’mores at camp. The American summer vacation is an institution—and much of it takes place outdoors. But as climate ...

Extreme weather can happen at any time. But when it interrupts your vacation, you’re in real trouble. Consider my recent misadventure when my oldest son, Aren, and I hiked up our favorite trail during ...